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an indoor waterfall. Outside,
lush grounds encompass this
forest retreat. Eastern-facing
rooms offer views of smooth,
crystal waters and, on the other
side, vibrant sunsets and golf
course greens.
Running on Lake Time
A recent revamp has
transformed Lighthouse Inn
into a cozy chic lakeside cottage
getaway. This wifi -free zone
insists on downtime with
nature. Spruce-planked decks
furnished with lounge chairs
are an ultra-comfy spot to
watch boats sail in and out of
Gull Harbour Marina.
Beneath the Stars
While Gull Harbour
Campground may have a
whopping 200 campsites, tall
birch trees offer shelter and
seclusion for lots large enough
to fit trailers. The very best
spots lie on the bays’ outside
curves, resting on cliff edges
above the water.
WHERE TO EAT
Cottage Cuisine
Angry Pelican Lounge at
Lighthouse Inn is nautically
decorated in whites and blues,
a fi tting backdrop for lakeside
suppers. Interlake native Chef
Sydney Kinkead’s passion for
regional fl avours suffuses her
dishes. Stuffed mushrooms
are a must. These morsels are
packed full of nutty wild rice
and smoked pickerel cheek,
then smothered in Bothwell
mozzarella. Winnipeg’s Torque
beer adds deep body to a light
crispy coating on classic fi sh
and chips.
From the Lake
Seagull’s Restaurant satisfi es
hungry guests at Lakeview
Resort. Here, fresh-caught
DETOURS
• Just 30 mins from
Winnipeg, Boonstra Farms
is great for prairie fun. Visit
the petting zoo, go on a hay
ride and, once picking season
starts, gather baskets of juicy
strawberries.
• Stop in at Playland Arcade,
a 70s style beach-side games
room. Play for prizes or
top scores to earn major
boardwalk cred.
pickerel is available morning,
noon or night. The fi sherman’s
breakfast, pan-seared fi llets
paired with eggs, is packed full
of omegas and protein, much
needed for a fun-fi lled morning
out on the golf course or trails.
Later on, opt for seasoned fi llets
sandwiched between fl uffy
bread, or enjoy this lake fi sh
alongside a hearty rice pilaf,
speckled with the region’s wild
variety.
• On weekends, be sure to
check out Arnes Farmers
Market, where local farmers,
artisans and food vendors
gather in log huts to hawk
their wares. Parents can shop
the stalls while children
play in a hand-carved
playground, featuring a
fallen tree swing set and
Flintstones’ cars.
• Canoe or explore trails by
foot at Oak Hammock Marsh
(pictured), a thriving wetland
home to nearly 300 species of
birds and wildlife. Friendly
interpreters assist in exploring
marsh, meadowtall grass
prairie, lure crops and aspen-
oak bluffs.
ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen
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